Igniting and Nurturing Innovation Through a Community of Practice
Curious about how a community of employees can drive and champion innovation within your organisation? Hear from a Community Manager at one of the largest UN Agencies in the world, to learn about designing and nurturing a community of innovation that fosters cross collaboration, capacity building, knowledge sharing and encourages experimentation, and get a first-hand account of the challenges and opportunities of catalysing change in an international, mutli-cultural and diverse organisation, at the forefront of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Zoë Harman ConlonInnovation Community ManagerZoë Harman Conlon
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Innovation Community Manager
UN World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation AcceleratorZoë Harman Conlon is originally from Dublin, Ireland, and is currently based in Munich, Germany. With a diverse background in intercultural studies, the tech start-up ecosystem, and over eight years in the social impact, NGO, and humanitarian sector, Zoë brings a unique perspective to her work. She is the Innovation Community Manager at the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator, where she focuses on designing and nurturing a global innovation community that fosters cross-collaboration, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and experimentation. Passionate about collaborative and participatory approaches, Zoë is dedicated to supporting underserved communities and elevating voices through storytelling. Beyond her professional work, she plays folk music on the flute, is an avid reader of poetry, and can often be found taking refreshing swims in the Isar river in Munich!